Best Online MBA Programs in Spokane, WA (2026)

Spokane, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $55,480 to $73,178 per year for indexed programs. Spokane has a population of about 229,228. Median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Spokane

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Spokane, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Spokane city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Spokane. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 1.2 miles from Spokane BOC Score 76.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 1.6 miles from Spokane BOC Score 58.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,955
Avg net price $7,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Great Northern University

Spokane, WA 1.6 miles from Spokane
  • 4 year
Avg net price $21,029/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA 3.3 miles from Spokane BOC Score 68.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,984
Avg net price $5,473/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs

Spokane, WA 6.0 miles from Spokane BOC Score 77.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 6.0 miles from Spokane BOC Score 63.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $26,534/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington mba page.


MBA Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$119,420Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$119,063
Financial Manager$159,530Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$159,053
Marketing Manager$145,960Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$145,523
Management Analyst$96,840Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$96,550

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Spokane at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population229,228Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Spokane, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Spokane. The closest is Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Whitworth University (6.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Spokane?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Spokane are: Financial Manager ($159,530), Marketing Manager ($145,960), General and Operations Manager ($119,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Spokane an affordable place to study mba?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Spokane

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.